All tagged Givemas
What first started as a few folks playing cards in the back room of their local game store, has quickly grown into an established not-for-profit group with 200+ members passionate about Magic: The Gathering.
For Givemas, we spoke with James Alvarez, the President of the Greensborough Commander Community about how Magic has impacted his local gaming community.
As we continue to experience the pandemic’s on-going effects on our mental health, many are feeling burnt out and struggling to look after themselves.
We spoke to Co-Founder and CEO of Lumi Interactive studios Lauren Clinnick about how their free-to-play mobile game Kinder World is helping people across the globe practice self-care.
Disability activist Bianca Stern is the General Manager at All Things Equal, a cafe that provides purposeful employment for people with and without disability in a ‘mainstream’ work environment. Jessica Colgan is CEO of All Things Equal and Co-Founder at Ginger Snap Patisserie, a social enterprise celebrating the limitless potential of people with disability, and creating meaningful employment for people with disability. We hear from Bianca and Jessica about why it is important to have equal employment opportunities for all types of people.
For Givemas 2022, we spoke with Melbourne based enamel pin designer and digital illustrator Jessica Harris about her Etsy store, her PCOS pin series and the art of making.
On Givemas Day Three, KOS chats to Polly Vadasz of Sighh Studio, a UK based stationery goods store full of gorgeous products that are fun and practical.
On the first day of Givemas, KOS Co-Founder Natalie Williams chats with Felicia Lannan, Founder of Wildhouse Circus, about the connected community and personal strength she’s discovered through performing circus.
“We think the realisation that someone has taken the time to record 10 minutes of their window view (not the easiest thing to do) in the hope that it will brighten someone’s day somewhere in the world - that realisation is a lovely thing.”
“We call all our women ‘Sisters.’ Our community is a family – not bonded by blood, but bonded by a belief in the power of women supporting women.” Sisterworks speaks to KOS for the eleventh day of Givemas.
Welcome to Day Ten of our 12 Days of Givemas! Today Melbourne based business Maneki Neko Cat Rescue explains about why cats are therapeutic for so many in lockdown and how you can adopt your own little furry friend!
Tahui Active is an online clothing brand hoping to change the way we perceive fitness and make every woman feel comfortable in her body and her fitness goals. Founder Ani Tumai-Crawford chats to KOS for day nine of the 12 Days of Givemas.
Welcome to Givemas Day Eight! Today, we’re highlighting Melbourne-based book club, The YA Room. We spoke to co-founder Sarah Robinson-Hatch about the amazing and welcoming community she’s built by sharing her love of books and reading with others.
Artist and Melbourne music enthusiast Madison Cravis has created The Gas, a zine that combines art and the music scene in one to create a handmade, personalised flourish for a psychedelic reading experience.
Check out how creatives at La Mama Theatre have persevered through the tidal wave of COVID-19 and come out wiser and ready for action! We spoke to the lovely Liz Jones, Artistic Director and CEO of La Mama about the trials of performers and theatre staff, and Zoom's key role in continuing to deliver gripping theatre, poetry, music and cabaret experiences for viewers.
Water: the foundation of life. Access to clean water has increased considerably in the last 35 years, but the struggle for many communities continues. While this crisis is enormous and multilayered, work by not-for-profit organisations like Waterforgood is uplifting in understanding how empowering local communities to build and maintain their own water structures can have a positive and lasting impact.
Throughout 2020, we’ve seen how communities have come together to support a common goal. This was the case for Melbourne based start up The Happy Scrubs. Throughout the pandemic, they’ve had over 100 people volunteer to sew personal protective equipment to help healthcare workers on the front line. We chatted to Etta Curry all about their amazing journey.
“I would always offer the wisdom of ‘Give it a go, you never know, until you try”’ and remember failure is not a bad thing.” Founder of the Melbourne Candle Company Edward Pascoe chats to KOS about his business for the third day of Givemas.
“The Starlight room doesn't just help the children, they really do help the parents internally. Just knowing that there’s peace and they can bring joy to the kids after they go through some really horrendous stuff.” KOS chats to gorgeous mum Kylie about her amazing daughter Abigail and the journey that they as a family have been on together with The Starlight Foundation.
Tis the season to be giving - at least that’s what we’re thinking here at KOS. There’s lots of wonderful organisations thinking the same! We’ve compiled twelve organisations we love and who need your support this Christmas time. It’s our 12 Days of Givemas! Day One is the wonderful Melbourne based business, Graze with Cris and Kris!
While you may feel guilty that you can’t afford to go big for your family and friends, it’s important to remember that when it comes to presents, this Christmas especially, it’s not about what you buy, but about what you give.
